San Jose, CA
$200,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Breakfast and brunch restaurant for sale in South San Jose
10 Years established beauty salon for sale in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA
$130,000
Newly Remodeled Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Popular Franchise Self Service Restaurant in Prime Location
Alameda County, CA
$80,000
Boba Tea Popular Location
Santa Clarita, CA
$55,000
Profitable Building Services & Waterproofing – SBA Prequalified
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
3 Franchise Locations – Well-Known National Brand – California
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Boutique Yoga Center, Semi-Absentee in West San Gabriel Valley
Los Angeles County, CA
$85,000
Established Property Management Company – Growth Potential
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400,000
Liquor Store For Sale San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
$160,000
Riverside County – Popular Cocktail, Dining & Entertainment Restaurant
Riverside County, CA
$225,000
Beer & Wine Market: Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA
$99,888
E-Commerce Speciality Business for Sale
San Jose, CA
$600,000
LIQUOR HIGH VOL, HELP RUN, PARKING, FLAGSHIP STORE
Orange County, CA
$399,999
Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions
California
Cash Flow: $349,000
Liquor High Vol, Help Run, Parking, Flagship Store
Anaheim Hills, CA
$399,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Popular Deli in Ventura County / Absentee Owner
Ventura County, CA
$195,000
Hi Volume Liquor Store near Fullerton
Orange County, CA
$750,000
Engineering and Manufacturing Services Machine Shop
San Jose, CA
$495,000
Florist, Party & Event Planning For Sale Serving Bay Area
San Jose, CA
$555,000
**CASH ONLY **CONVENIENCE STORE - with Beer and Wine license
Ontario, CA
$300,000
Hispanic Market, part of a chain
Los Angeles County, CA
$540,000
Gas Station w/ C-Store & Carwash
Alameda County, CA
$900,000
Convenience Store with Beer & Wine
Kern County, CA
$495,000
Home Remodel Design Center and Installation Services
Orange County, CA
$749,000
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
FedEx Routes
San Diego, CA
$480,000
Chinese Restaurant
Stanislaus County, CA
$100,000
Turnkey Restaurant & Taphouse Opportunity Bay Area
Alameda County, CA
$599,000
High-Precision Semiconductor Test Socket Manufacturer
Santa Clara County, CA
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
$13,800,000
Authentic Noodle house with 41 alcohol license in Alameda
Alameda, CA
$180,000
Turnkey E-Commerce Brand: Luxury Bamboo Home Goods with Inventory
Sacramento, CA
$80,000
4000 Sf Full Kitchen Restaurant for sale
Alameda, CA
$370,000
Liquor Store
San Mateo County, CA
$850,000
Smoke Shop
San Benito County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Beauty Salon with Great Rent in Busy Location!
La Puente, CA
$79,000
Profitable HVAC Company in Southern California with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Custom Doors, Moldings, Pergolas Business For Sale !!!
Sun Valley, CA
$199,000
Profitable Established Clothing Store
Santa Ana, CA
$285,000
Papa Johns (2) Units - Profitable & TurnKey, New Signage & Equipment
Bakersfield, CA
$409,000
Profitable Liquor Store for Sale – Prime High-Traffic Location
San Jose, CA
$298,000
Chinese fast food restaurant for sale in Sacramento Natomas
Sacramento, CA
$168,000
Asian Vietnamese restaurant for sale in Rocklin near Costco
Rocklin, CA
$168,000
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Vending Machines Business: High Net Profits For Sale
San Diego, CA
$147,500
College Avenue, Upgraded Cafe for Sale! Below Market Lease Will Transf
Berkeley, CA
$129,000
Turnkey Restaurant for Sale in the Heart of San Jose!
San Jose, CA
$188,000
Expert Print & Direct Mail Solutions Provider
California
Cash Flow: $176,000
Established Immigration Law Firm for Sale – Strong Reputation & Growth
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Established Auto Service Franchise
Santa Clara County, CA
$260,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
